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Baked Acorn Squash Recipe - Healthy Cooking Demo

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 8 servings
    • Calories: 194
    • Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0
    • Cholesterol: 0
    • Sodium: 8mg
    • Carbohydrates: 44g
    • Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 3g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Baked Acorn Squash Recipe

Heart Healthy Recipe Gluten Free Recipe
Autumn means plenty of squash. This healthy squash recipe has no saturated fat and is stuffed with delicious dried fruits and nuts.

Ingredients

    • 4 acorn squash
    • 1/2 cup dried plums, chopped
    • 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
    • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
    • 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
    • 1/4 cup light brown sugar

Preparation

    • Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly coat 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
    • Cut each acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and strings. Lightly coat cut side of squash with nonstick cooking spray.
    • Arrange squash halves, cut side down, on baking sheets and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the squash from the oven and turn over.
    • In a bowl, mix the plums, cranberries, pecans, apricots and brown sugar. Spoon mixture into the cavity of each squash.
    • Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until tender.

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
Judy Capodanno, Health eCooking Editorial Director, Baldwin Publishing. Contact Editor
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